Red Raspberry Snow Bars

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. almond flavoring
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup coconut
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 - 12 oz. jar raspberry preserves

Directions

Cream the shortening, salt, 1/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Add the almond flavoring, egg yolks, flour, mix well. Press into a 9x13 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Spread hot crust with raspberry preserves and top with coconut. Beat the egg whites until foamy, add the 1/2 cup sugar and beat until peaks form. Spread over coconut, bake 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting. Makes approx, 24 bars.

By Robin from Washington, IA